A Client Who Is Having a Tunneled Central Venous Catheter

question 35

Multiple Choice

A client who is having a tunneled central venous catheter inserted begins to report chest pain and difficulty breathing.What action does the nurse take first?

• A) Administer the PRN pain medication.
• B) Prepare to assist with chest tube insertion.
• C) Place a sterile dressing over the IV site.
• D) Place the client in the Trendelenburg position.

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